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Sunday 18 January 2009

Bedtime for Bonsai by Elaine Fox


Feel good contemporary romance
5 stars

Now that Penelope Porter’s marriage is over and she’s still without the child that she always longed for, she does the next best thing and gets a puppy. Mr Darcy is an adorable ball of fluff – if only he would stop running off and over to the shop across the street. The shop owned by the sexy bad boy, Dylan Mersey.

Dylan hasn’t had many dealings with the society types – especially none that are as hot as Penelope. But nobody should name a dog Mr Darcy so he decides the puppy’s name should be Bonsai. Both dog and owner are too difficult to resist but Dylan has secrets from his past that threaten his fresh start, Penelope and whatever he might feel for her. And there’s also Penelope’s ex to consider. Soon they have to decide whether they are a mis-match or a match made in heaven.


Penelope, who, if you’re a fan of Elaine Fox, you might remember from previous books Guys and Dogs and Beware of Doug, is a likeable, engaging character without any of the stereotypical characteristics that many would put on an upper class, divorced society character. I loved how she was believable and yet confused over her feelings for Dylan. Dylan was a deep, tortured hero who, despite his past, had such a good heart that it was so sweet to see him get some happiness!

The story was interesting, engaging although perhaps not as light in nature as Elaine Fox’s previous novels. I still found it very entertaining and I love how the style of writing and way of telling a story leaves you with a nice, happy glow at the end.

If you’re looking for an entertaining contemporary romance with likeable characters and a good, happy ending then I would recommend this book to you. 5 stars.

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